Virtual Community of Care Coordinator

Position Summary
Reporting to the Academic Program Manager of the Centre for Community Health Education the Virtual Community of Care Coordinator provides comprehensive coordination and engagement support for the Virtual Community of Care on the platform. The role is responsible for supporting registrants fostering meaningful engagement within the online community and connecting healthcare professionals with resources and opportunities that contribute to employment and relocation in Northern and rural Ontario. Through community building outreach and coordination activities the coordinator helps cultivate a thriving digital support network that advances program objectives. The ideal potential applicant has a strong foundation and knowledge in Health Human Resources of Northern and Rural Ontario and resides there currently. 

The Northern and Rural Practice Preparation Program delivered in partnership with Ontario Health North Regions is funded by the Ministry of Health and addresses urgent Health Human Resources needs. It prepares experienced practicing healthcare professionals for successful careers in remote communities through self-paced modules expert-guided peer support and funded community visits.

Responsibilities

• Communicate directly with registrants to provide timely support respond to inquiries and guide them in accessing the virtual community resources and opportunities.
• Support the programs primary objective to connect registrants with relevant resources opportunities and community supports
• Actively moderate and engage with registrants daily on the online platform to foster a welcoming collaborative and supportive online community
• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare employers partners and stakeholders to promote employment opportunities in Northern and rural communities
• Implement engagement strategies and social media-style content to increase registrant participation retention and peer-to-peer interaction within the virtual community
• Monitor community activity and engagement metrics identify trends and recommend improvements to enhance the registrant experience and achieve program objectives
• Provide administrative reporting and coordination support to ensure the effective operation and continuous improvement of the virtual community platform

Qualifications :

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources Business Administration Communications Education Health Administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in program coordination community engagement recruitment human resources or a related role
• Lived experience in Northern Ontario is highly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of recruitment talent attraction and workforce development strategies preferably within the healthcare sector
• Experience managing online communities social medial platforms or digital engagement tools with proven success in building and sustaining participant engagement
• Experience providing client learner or stakeholder support in a virtual environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships and engage effectively with healthcare professionals employers and community partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience using customer relationship management (CRM)
• Ability to work independently exercise sound judgement and adapt to evolving program needs and priorities

Additional Information :

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter indicating their area(s) of specialization and relevant experience.

Closing Date: October 2 2026 

For further information on The Michener Institute please visit our website at .

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of Health and is a respectful caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility diversity and equal opportunity. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process provided the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.

For further information on The Michener Institute please visit our website at .

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of health and is a respectful caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility diversity and equal opportunity.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Contract